That does seem to be a workable solution and I will try it. (I guess I should also inform myself about  the advantages of the data structure you used– rtables.)

It seems to me that you had to really get under the hood to solve my problem.

I am curious why the events actions don't allow normal maple instructions. That would make it so much easier.

Do you find the help pages on events domewhat opaque?

Thanks again,

rick